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Podcast 7, Superfreakonomics by Levitt & Dubner
Here's the podcast of another book I summarised a few months ago (see Levitt & Dubner) - Superfreakonomics. Download Superfreakonomics
In Search of Excellence – Peters & Waterman
The one-sentence summary A simultaneous blend of loose and tight properties is the perfect blend for running a successful business.
Podcast 6, What the Dog Saw – Malcolm Gladwell
I posted this book summary some weeks ago (see Gladwell). Here's my podcast summary. Download What the dog saw by Malcolm
The Tiger That Isn’t – Blastland & Dilnot
WHAT THE BOOK SAYSSeeing a pattern of stripes in the leaves, we would run from what looks like a tiger.
Podcast 5, The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
In addition to this week's book summary, here is my podcast overview of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Download
The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
The one-sentence summary One imaginative person applying a well-placed lever can move the world. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Little things
Podcast 4, Outliers and Freakonomics – Malcolm Gladwell and Levitt & Dubner
In addition to this week's book summary, here is my podcast on Freakomics by Levitt and Dubner and Outliers by
Freakonomics – Levitt & Dubner
The one-sentence summary Context is absolutely crucial: what appears to be a reason for something rarely is. WHAT THE BOOK
Podcast 3, The Halo Effect – Phil Rosenzweig
In addition to this week's book summary, here is my podcast overview of The Halo Effect by Phil Rosenzweig.
The Halo Effect – Phil Rosenzweig
The one-sentence summary Beware of the wisdom offered by business gurus because it may be little more than false patter
Podcast 2, Pirate Inside – Adam Morgan
In addition to my weekly book summaries, I am now posting regular Greatest Hits podcasts. This week it is The
Purple Cow – Seth Godin
The one-sentence summary Do the opposite of everyone else and you will be more distinctive. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ·